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Museum Nights at the Harn: Noche de Museo

The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida offers more than its numerous exhibits in eleven different galleries to the Gainesville community on a day-to-day basis. On Thursday, September 14th from 6 to 9 p.m., the museum hosted Noche de Museo, an event featuring the the famous works of multiple Latin American artists. In addition to the highlighted pieces, the Harn offered tours, refreshments and several activities for guests to enhance their experience. With free admission, taquitos, music and a photo booth, visitors could not go wrong with the plentiful activities available at the Harn. 


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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

The preparations we made for Hurricane Irma probably saved our lives

As far as hurricanes go, Hurricane Irma was one for the history books. As the largest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, it steadily grew in power as it meandered its way over warm ocean waters. For more than a week, Irma had the undivided attention of Floridians, as well as the entire country. The week prior, Hurricane Harvey caused billions of dollars worth of destruction in Houston.


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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Closing UF and our decision to reopen

Why is UF open today?  Why didn’t we announce before Hurricane Irma, like Florida State University, that classes won’t resume until Monday of next week?  Why was UF planning to remain open on Friday of last week as the storm bore down?  


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OPINION  |  DARTS LAURELS

Darts & Laurels

You pop your head out of your apartment door. It’s Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 — the day after Hurricane Irma hit. You and your roommates decide now that the storm has passed, it would be fun to navigate the great outdoors and investigate the damage Irma left behind.



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